1. Combine water, molasses, sugar and dry mustard in a bowl. Stir well to
combine.
2. Combine chili powder, pepper and salt in a separate bowl.
3. Have all other ingredients on hand.

Cooking Instructions

1. Place beans in a 2 quart saucepan. Pour molasses mixture over the
beans.
Stir to combine. Bring liquid to a boil. Then turn heat down and simmer, uncovered, until beans have absorbed most of the liquid, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Set aside.

2. While beans simmer, cook bacon in a stockpot or deep skillet over
medium heat until bacon begins to brown, about 5 minutes, stirring often.

3. Add beef and onion. Turn heat down to medium low. Cook until beef has lost its pink color, stirring often
to break beef up into small pieces. Drain fat.